Pulakapina
1977 · 113 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History
Based on a true story about the so called 1932 Horse Rebellion in Nivala, Finland. The decision to put down a sick horse owned by a poor farmer rises the farmers in open rebellion against the authorities.
Directed by Mikko Niskanen · Written by Tapio Suominen
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Mikko Niskanen Heikki Niskanen - E Erkki Ruokokoski Juho Koutonen
- A Aapo Vilhunen Mikko Rättyä
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Eeva-Maija Haukinen Olga Rättyä - J Jaakko Häkkilä Sigrid Ruuttunen
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Göran Schauman Bertil Vahlgren - M Martti Heikkilä Väinö Ruuttunen
- H Heikki Sytelä Ville Autio
- P Pentti Ranttila Suhonen
- M Markku Hannula Nikke Pärmi
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